Villa Arunalu Kandy vs Forest Face Lodge
Both are in Kandy, 2.5 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Guesthouse★★★★Ampitiya
Villa Arunalu Kandy
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 5.3
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
Guesthouse★★★★★Dambawela
Forest Face Lodge
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 2.8
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
The short answer
Pick Villa Arunalu Kandy
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 2.5 km apart.
Choose Villa Arunalu Kandy if you want
- to be closer to the beach
- to walk to the sights
Choose Forest Face Lodge if you want
- a newer or recently renovated building
Why is Villa Arunalu Kandy better than Forest Face Lodge?
- 12.2 km closer to the beach (300 m vs 2.5 km)−2.2 km
- 22.5 km closer to the city centre−2.5 km
- 3More guest reviews (55 vs 14), so the rating is more reliable×3.9
- 4Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 16:00)−3h
- 5Later check-out (12:00 vs 10:00)+2h
Why is Forest Face Lodge better than Villa Arunalu Kandy?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 8.7)+0.2
- 2Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
- 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 19 vs 0)+19
- 4Newer or more recently renovated (2024 vs 2013)+11y
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Villa Arunalu Kandy vs Forest Face Lodge: which hotel is better? | Villa Arunalu Kandy | Forest Face Lodge |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 8.9 |
| Location | 5.3 +2.5 | 2.8 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | – |
| Families | 1.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | – |
| Beach access | 9.3 +7.7 | 1.6 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.6 | 8.6 |
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 8.9 +0.2 |
| Number of reviews | 55 +41 | 14 |
| Rank in Kandy | top 31% +4% | top 35% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 5.3 +2.5 | 2.8 |
| Distance to the centre | 3.9 km −2.5 km | 6.4 km |
| To the beach | 300 m −2.2 km | 2.5 km |
| To the airport | 87 km −2.3 km | 90 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 0 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 2 +2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 2 | 2 |
| Floors | 3 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2013 | 2024 +11y |
| Listed amenities | 15 +5 | 10 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 13:00 −3h | 16:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 +2h | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
2.5 km apart
Villa Arunalu Kandy or Forest Face Lodge: common questions
Which is better, Villa Arunalu Kandy or Forest Face Lodge?
Villa Arunalu Kandy leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, beach access.
Which is cheaper, Villa Arunalu Kandy or Forest Face Lodge?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Villa Arunalu Kandy is closer: 3.9 km from the centre, against 6.4 km for Forest Face Lodge.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Villa Arunalu Kandy is 300 m from the nearest beach; Forest Face Lodge is 2.5 km.
How far apart are Villa Arunalu Kandy and Forest Face Lodge?
The two hotels are 2.5 km apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score